Although the Brandywine population is still predominantly rural, `` there are indications of a consistent and a statistically significant trend away from the older and relatively isolated rural communities.

Although English has no official status in the Constitution, Australian English is Australia's de facto official language and is the first language of the majority of the population.

Although every Major League Baseball team cultivates fans from outside its immediate metropolitan area, and even though the greater Phoenix area has 2 / 3 of the statewide population, Colangelo still decided to call the team the " Arizona Diamondbacks " rather than the " Phoenix Diamondbacks ".

Although only half the size and population of West Berlin, East Berlin included most of the historic center of the city.

Although Hutus encompass the majority of the population, historically Tutsis have been politically and economically dominant.

Although established to target the Irish Republican Army, the Black and Tans became notorious through their numerous attacks on the Irish civilian population.

Although the Nationalists had an advantage in numbers of men and weapons, initially controlled a much larger territory and population than their adversaries, and enjoyed considerable international support, they were exhausted by the long war with Japan and the attendant internal responsibilities.

Although its population remains a topic of research and debate, newly identified agricultural systems in the Angkor area may have supported up to one million people.

Although many nations have abolished capital punishment, over 60 % of the world's population live in countries where executions take place, such as the People's Republic of China, India, the United States of America and Indonesia, the four most-populous countries in the world, which continue to apply the death penalty ( although in India, Indonesia and in many US states it is rarely employed ).

Although the census provides a useful way of obtaining statistical information about a population, such information can sometimes lead to abuses, political or otherwise, made possible by the linking of individuals ' identities to anonymous census data.

Although there is a downward population curve, explained by a larger death than birth rate, as well as a larger number of emigrants than immigrants, the line graph of the natural population increase shows the rate of population decrease was slowly diminishing.

Although Ireland was one of her two kingdoms, Elizabeth faced a hostile — and in places virtually autonomous — Irish population that adhered to Catholicism and was willing to defy her authority and plot with her enemies.

Although largely supplanted by the Web in the years following, the Gopher protocol is still in use by enthusiasts, and a small population of actively maintained servers remains.

Although the Holy See, as distinct from the Vatican City State, does not fulfil the long-established criteria in international law of statehood — having a permanent population, a defined territory, a stable government and the capacity to enter into relations with other states — its possession of full legal personality in international law is shown by the fact that it maintains diplomatic relations with 179 states, that it is a member-state in various intergovernmental international organizations, and that it is: " respected by the international community of sovereign States and treated as a subject of international law having the capacity to engage in diplomatic relations and to enter into binding agreements with one, several, or many states under international law that are largely geared to establish and preserving peace in the world.

Although Huneric was a fervent adherent to Arianism, his reign opened with making a number of positive overtures towards the local Roman population.

Although it was the primary language since colonial rule, Italian greatly declined under the rule of Muammar Gaddafi, who expelled the Italian Libyan population and made Arabic became the sole official language of the country.

Although animal products & numbers of livestock are increasing, this isn't enough for local requirements for a growing population.

Although the Indian economy enjoyed a steady rate of growth at 2. 5 % per annum ( mocked by leftist economist Raj Krishna as a " Hindu rate of growth "), chronic unemployment amidst widespread poverty continued to plague the population.

Although the interdict was a burden to much of the population, it did not result in rebellion against John.

Although Christians, both Western and Eastern, were by law prohibited from being sold into slavery, the native Christians were often indistinguishable from the Muslim population and the Italian merchants were sometimes accused of selling them along with Muslim slaves.

Although the majority of the population — 59. 8 percent — is between 15 and 64 years of age, Lesotho has a substantial youth population numbering around 35. 3 percent.

Although arable land accounts for only 1 % of Namibia, nearly half of the population is employed in agriculture.

Although not known with certainty the total number of species in the family, conservative estimates indicate approximately 2. 600 species worldwide, distributed in 109 genera.

Although estimates as to its age vary, they range from over a thousand to nearly two thousand years old.

Although the draw weight of a typical English longbow is disputed, it was at least and possibly more than, with some estimates as high as.

Although both mutation rates and average fitness effects of mutations are dependent on the organism, estimates from data in humans have found that a majority of mutations are slightly deleterious.

Although official estimates rarely place the temperature above, newspaper sources claim that it reaches and regularly carry reports about people who have succumbed to the heat.

Although Chebyshev's paper did not prove the Prime Number Theorem, his estimates for π ( x ) were strong enough for him to prove Bertrand's postulate that there exists a prime number between n and 2n for any integer n ≥ 2.

Although the PNC government proudly proclaimed that 71 percent of eligible voters participated and that 97 percent approved the referendum, other estimates put turnout at 10 to 14 percent.

Although it may never be known how many civilians have died as a result of U. S. drone strikes in Pakistan, there are estimates of hundreds or thousands of innocent bystanders who have perished in such attacks.

Although estimates vary ( depending on how one counts compound or grouped windows ) approximately 152 of the original 176 stained glass windows survive – far more than any other medieval cathedral anywhere in the world.

Although estimates of the death toll range from thirty to three-hundred, with eyewitnesses reporting hundreds of dead, Kate Doyle — a Senior Analyst of U. S. policy in Latin America — was only able to find evidence for the death of forty-four people.

Although the official literacy rate of France is 99 %, some estimates have placed functional illiteracy at between 10 % and 20 % of the adult population ( and higher in the prison population ).

Although several estimates have been published, it is not clear on what basis they were made.

Although there is no consensus on how many such groups exist, estimates range as high as 200.

Although the taxonomy of the Lauraceae is uncertain, estimates suggest some 5070 genera worldwide, including over 3000 species, possibly 3500.

" Although the usual total given for those who came forward at invitations is an even million, one modern historian estimates the true figure to be closer to 1, 250, 000.

Although there are no official estimates, Soviet casualties are also believed to be heavy.

Although an efficient clergyman, varying estimates have been found of his character.

Although estimates vary, the most thorough analysis gives the following numbers in regards to the ethnic composition of these areas: 38 % Poles ( ca.

Although Socialist Worker sales / circulation data is not publicly available, John Molyneux estimates the circulation of the paper is currently under 8, 000.

Although estimates vary, the Guinness Book of Records estimated 600, 000, possibly 700, 000 people attended.

Although some of the blacks were armed and initially defended themselves, estimates were that 100-280 were killed, most of them following surrender, and 50 were being held prisoner that night.

Although a definitive count of attendees cannot be determined, estimates in recent years have ranged from 500, 000 to over one million for the entire week, and about 100, 000 for the parade itself.

Although individual water meters have often been considered impractical in homes with private wells or in multifamily buildings, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that metering alone can reduce consumption by 20 to 40 percent.

Although attendance figures for non-institutional Churches of Christ are impossible to determine, most reliable estimates place the attendance of these churches at between 130, 000 and 145, 000.